It’s the news of the moment; the biggest salmon run in a century is happening at the Frazer River this summer.
After so much news coverage and discussion and concerning the decline in the numbers of Sockeye Salmon, it has been reported that over 25 million salmon – more than double that were forecasted- will be heading down Frazer River. As Scientists and Officials are scratching their heads, local fishermen are amazed and excited with their nets poised and ready for the big catch.
Fisherman, Stewart McDonald said he does not plan to sleep for the entire 32-hour stretch. He told CBC news;
“It’s probably going to be the best fishing of our lives…. They’re just coming in on hordes, it’s amazing to see”.
So it’s no surprise that Head Chef Luke Griffin is also looking forward to even more fresh and local salmon for the Pescatores menu.
“Sockeye has a low fat content, but is still high in good fats. It also cooks way faster than, say, the local Spring Salmon on our menu that has a high fat content which helps it keep moist when grilling it. I’ll be focusing on appetiser dishes such as Sashimi with the Sockeye Salmon. I’ll also be introducing a “fish for two” special in the menu next week.”
